Youth Ministry Coordinator & Student Discipleship Leader

Preston Trail Community Church; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Childcare

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Preston Trail Community Church is seeking a Student Coordinator to partner with the Student Ministry team (PTSM) for students in grades 6–12. You will lead volunteer teams, teach biblical lessons, shepherd students, and support Sunday services and events, while growing in ministry leadership through mentorship with the Next Gen team.

The role emphasizes mentorship, event planning, leadership development, and collaboration across the Next Gen team to foster discipleship and meaningful next steps

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a growing, active relationship with Jesus Christ and models Christ-centered character in ministry to students.
• Consistent in prayer and reading God’s Word, with the ability to teach biblical lessons and offer age‑appropriate spiritual guidance to students.
• Aligns with Preston Trail beliefs and outward values https://prestontrail.org/about/aboutus.
• Committed to our team values of Self-Leadership, Positive Attitude, Team Mindset, Healthy Relationships, and High Performance.
• Must submit our assessment here within 2 business days of applying online to be considered further
• Proven ability to lead, recruit, and develop volunteers and leaders with excellence and care.
• Highly collaborative with strong relational and emotional maturity.
• Skilled in systems thinking—able to translate vision into actionable, repeatable processes.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities with attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Able to balance creative leadership with operational strategy and cross‑team alignment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, scheduling, shepherding, and developing volunteer teams to create a safe Christ-centered environment that fosters biblical discipleship and spiritual growth.
• Build relationships with students and leaders to create a culture of belonging and discipleship.
• Regularly teach biblical lessons and help prepare student ministry teaching content; support and participate in speaking opportunities in Middle School and High School environments, including host moments and sermon writing.
• Assist in preparing leader resources (folders, rosters, SGL guides) to ensure leaders have what they need to be set up for success
• Assist in managing workflows and staying up with leader receivables
• Participate in the planning and execution of Sunday mornings, annual events, summer camps, and mission trips that encourage biblical learning, worship, discipleship, and student spiritual growth.
• Contribute to Next Gen and all-church events as part of the Next Gen team.
• Help create cohesive and excellent ministry experiences for all students and families that foster biblical community and meaningful next steps in following Jesus.
• Learn to strategically take the student pastor's vision and develop an execution plan.
• Help manage our student social media account to engage students and celebrate ministry moments.
• Capture content and stories that reflect life change and community.
• Engage in weekly mentorship and training opportunities with the PTSM Student Pastor and other staff members.
• Learn and execute ministry systems, event planning, and leadership best practices.
• Contribute ideas and creativity to team planning and strategy meetings to further the greater mission of the ministry.

Skills

Leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Team collaboration

Systems thinking

Organization

Cross-team alignment

Job description

Preston Trail Community Church is seeking a Student Coordinator to partner with the Student Ministry team (PTSM) for students in grades 6–12. You will lead volunteer teams, teach biblical lessons, shepherd students, and support Sunday services and events, while growing in ministry leadership through mentorship with the Next Gen team.

The role emphasizes mentorship, event planning, leadership development, and collaboration across the Next Gen team to foster discipleship and meaningful next steps